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- India overtakes Brazil to become the second-worst hit Covid-19 country
Hindu worshippers attending the festival of Kumbh Mela in India, were pictured packed on the banks of the Ganges today as they took part in a day of holy bathing despite rising Covid cases.
Daily Mail. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:39:46 GMT. - India ranks second globally in total number of coronavirus cases
The total number of cases in India has reached 13,527,717
Tass. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:13:06 +0300. - What is behind the anti-Muslim measures in Sri Lanka?
Inciting ethno-religious animosity has become a means of survival for parts of Sri Lanka's political elite.
Al Jazeera. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:43:22 +0000. - Haridwar: Crowds surging at Kumbh Mela as India overtakes Brazil in Covid cases
Millions are participating in the Kumbh Mela even as India overtakes Brazil in Covid infections.
BBC News. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:30:29 GMT. - Asia Today: India overtakes Brazil as 2nd-worst hit country
NEW DELHI (AP) - India reported another record daily surge in coronavirus infections Monday to overtake Brazil as the second-worst hit country. ...
Washington Times. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:14:14 -0400. - India source of most quarantine cases as vaccine sees US numbers drop
New Zealand has implemented a temporary travel ban on arrivals from India until April 28 in light of rising cases acquired in India.
Mary Ward. Sydney Morning Herald. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:58:50 +1000. - Why India and Nepal's forest fires are worrying scientists
Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires.
BBC News. Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:11:32 GMT. - The Latest: Indian states warn of COVID-19 vaccine shortages
NEW DELHI - Multiple Indian states are warning the federal government of COVID-19 vaccine shortages as another spike in cases threatens to overrun the country and its already-feeble medical infrastructure. ...
The Associated Press. Washington Times. Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:10:24 -0400. - India Covid-19 Crisis Deepened by Missteps and Complacency
The new wave will hurt global efforts and vaccine supplies, experts say. Researchers are scrambling to assess whether new coronavirus variants are playing a role in India.
Mujib Mashal and Hari Kumar. New York Times. Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:20:02 +0000. - Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence
Yahoo. 2021-04-09T23:10:35Z. - Mrs. World arrested for pulling crown from Mrs. Sri Lanka's head, allegedly causing injuries
Mrs. World was arrested on Thursday for pulling the crown off of Mrs. Sri Lanka's head, allegedly causing the beauty pageant queen to suffer injuries.
Melissa Roberto. Fox News. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:19:00 GMT. - New Zealand suspends all travel from India amid soaring Covid cases
New Zealand has recorded fewer than 2,200 cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic
Mayank Aggarwal. The Independent. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:01:48 GMT. - Mrs World 'arrested' over bust-up at Mrs Sri Lanka pageant
Reigning Mrs World Caroline Jurie has been released on bail after she was arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly injuring a pageant contestant in an on-stage row.
Sky News. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:16:00 +0100. - Lavrov, Kerry Reportedly Discuss Cooperation On Climate Change
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met briefly in New Delhi, according to Russian media, and discussed the global climate agenda.
Radio Liberty. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:01:53 +0000. - India sees 'alarming rate of growth of COVID-19 cases and deaths,' officials say
India has seen "an alarming rate of growth of COVID-19 cases and deaths" in recent weeks, the prime minister's office said Sunday.
ABC News. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:10:03 -0400. - India Becomes New Covid-19 Epicenter With 100,000 New Cases
The country has seen daily Covid-19 cases grow more the ten-fold since mid-February.
By Siladitya Ray, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 03:10:04 -0400. - Covid 19 coronavirus: India's daily virus cases soar past 100,000 for first time
India reported its biggest single-day spike in confirmed coronavirus cases since the pandemic began Monday, and officials in the hard-hit state home to Mumbai are returning to the closure of some businesses and places of worship ...
New Zealand Herald. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:18:03 +1200. - Amazon (AMZN) Bolsters Presence in India With Perpule Buyout
Amazon (AMZN) acquires Perpule, which offers mobile payment devices to offline retailers.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:46:00 GMT. - These Are the Winners of Smithsonian Magazine's 18th Annual Photo Contest
From India to Antarctica, these pictures capture the passion, solitude and surprise of a year unlike any other
Smithsonian. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:01:00 +0000. - Bangladesh Probes Fire at Rohingya Refugee Camp that Killed Seven
The fire ripped through the Balukhali camp near the southeastern town of Cox's Bazar late on Monday, burning through thousands of hutments as people scrambled to save their meagre possessions.
Voice of America. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:56:09 -0400.
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Facts About South Asian States
The Republic of India's capital city is New Delhi, and its currency is the Indian Rupee. Hindi and English are the primary languages used in India, and in 2020, India's estimated population was 1,380,004,385.
The People's Republic of Bangladesh's capital city is Dhaka, and its currency is the Taka. The country's primary language is Bengali, and in 2020, the estimated population of Bangladesh was 164,689,383.
The Kingdom of Bhutan's capital city is Thimbu, and its national currency is the Ngultrum. The Kingdom's primary language is Dzongkha, and in 2020, its estimated population was 771,608.
The Republic of Maldives' capital city is Male, and its national currency is the Rufiyaa. Dhivehi is the primary language of Maldives, and in 2020, the nation's estimated population was 540,544.
The Kingdom of Nepal's capital city is Kathmandu, and its currency is the Nepalese Rupee. Nepal's primary language is Nepali, and in 2020, its estimated population was 29,136,808.
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka's capital city is Colombo, and its national currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee. The primary languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil, and in 2020, the country's population was estimated at 21,413,249.